DURING THEIR FIRST YEAR: } Send text messages, emails, and mail with words of encouragement. } Make plans to join us for Eagle Family Weekend. It’s a great time to visit your student – now on their turf. } Make note of key events and deadlines, but allow your student to take responsibility for these. } Encourage your student to stay on campus to create a sense of belonging. Plan a time to visit campus to experience your student’s life as an Eagle. } Give yourself permission to grieve, celebrate, or both (sometimes, at the same time). This is a transition for you, too. } Identify the support network you’ll have as you adjust to your new role in your student’s life.
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F G C U I PA R E N T & FA M I LY G U I D E
Family Member Checklist AFTER ORIENTATION: }
Make plans for the transition, such as planning a sibling night for your student, a family dinner, and your departure from campus on move-in day.
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Support your student by identifying healthy snacks and a wellness routine.
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Talk to your student about your expectations, including what and how often you expect them to share important information (grades, account holds, bill information, etc.). If you determine that the third-party waiver needs to be signed, instruct your student to visit the Office of Records and Registration.
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If you would like your own account access to your student’s Bill and Payment Center, instruct your student to set up an account for you. Visit the Cashier’s Office website for a tutorial.
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Ensure that your student has downloaded the Rave Guardian app. They can add you as a guardian and set you up to receive emergency alerts from the university.
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Create a monthly budget with your student and locate banking options.
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Review tuition and fees. Make note of payment and disbursement dates (check your parent calendar).
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Review with your student their class schedule. If they have any questions or need to make adjustments, they should reach out to their academic advisor.
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Is your student living on campus? Review the Eagle Move-In Guide to be fully prepared.
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Set your student up for success to manage their new living environment, by reviewing such things as how to do laundry, ways to clean, etc.
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Identify plans for school breaks, family vacations, and your student’s desired travel plans.
